How far is Billings, MT from Orchard Homes, MT?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Orchard Homes, MT is about 347.3 miles (559 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
347.35 mi
05h 48m
Flight
274.96 mi
442.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.96 mi
Kilometers
442.5 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.35 mi
Kilometers
559.01 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orchard Homes
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM MDT
Return by in Billings
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-04-19T02:59
Arrive Orchard Homes
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Three Forks
MT

City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

From Billings
173.4 mi
02h 54m
To Orchard Homes
174 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Orchard Homes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Orchard Homes.

  1. 1

    Start on Montana Avenue

    589 ft · 25 sec · Montana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 23rd Street

    114 m · 22 sec · North 23rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    1.5 km · 3 min · 1st Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Division Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montana Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Laurel Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Butte, I 90 West

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    112.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Arthur Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 5th Street East

    2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    1.1 km · 50 sec · Brooks Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mount Avenue

    2818 ft · 1 min · Mount Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South 14th Street West

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 14th Street West

  25. 25

    Continue on Mount Avenue

    902 ft · 22 sec · Mount Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Reserve Street

    2640 ft · 56 sec · South Reserve Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 7th Street West

    2218 ft · 2 min · South 7th Street West

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Orchard Homes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butte
226 mi · 65%
I 90 West
113 mi · 32%
Montana Avenue
1.45 mi
Laurel Road
1.44 mi
1st Avenue North
0.92 mi
South 14th Street West
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

Butte

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
275 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Forks
02h 54m from Billings
Leave By
5:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Billings and Mostly Sunny near Orchard Homes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Billings to Orchard Homes?

The road trip is about 347.3 miles (559 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.4 miles from Billings and 174 miles from Orchard Homes.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 275 miles (442.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.73 one way or $95.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Billings and Mostly Sunny near Orchard Homes.

Stop Ideas Near Three Forks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Forks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Forks.

BUS

Bozeman, MT

32 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Livingston, MT

82 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Orchard Homes. Straight-line distance: 274.96 mi (442.5 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
Orchard Homes

#2 Orchard Homes

Census designated place

Population5,197
Coordinates46.8632600, -114.0484400
Altitude961
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
End: Orchard Homes (-114.04844, 46.86326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.26 gal
46.4 L · about $47.73
Round trip
$95.46
24.52 gal · 92.8 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 217.9 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.73 $95.46
Mid-grade $4.23 $51.87 $103.74
Premium $4.55 $55.77 $111.54
Diesel $5.41 $66.35 $132.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Billings and Orchard Homes. The current time is 02:59:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.